Therapy Activity

Group Therapy: How to Manage Energy After a Brain Injury (Spoon Theory)

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Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Brain Injury
The “Spoon Theory” was created by Christine Miserandino to help explain how brain injuries affect a person’s energy resources. This group activity can help lead a discussion about what daily mental and physical activities “use spoons” and which activities “replace/gain spoons” for energy conservation. This activity encourages a person to identify the specific daily tasks that use/gain spoons and plan weekly responsibilities using this strategy. A word bank is also provided to help give ideas about daily activities to consider for energy conservation.
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